Highlights of the week ending 23 June
On Thursday, the government’s Skills for Growth conference took place, featuring discussions on how the UK can create a workforce fit for the future and address the urgent recruitment needs of businesses.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan spoke at the event, alongside Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, Skills Minister Robert Halfon and Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake alongside the government’s independent skills policy adviser, Sir Michael Barber.
Sir Michael’s role as a government skills advisor was also extended this week, until 16 December 2023.
The Lords Committee on 11-16 education continued its evidence gathering, hearing from Amanda Spielman, Chief Inspector at Ofsted. Next week Dr. Jo Saxton, Chief Regulator at Ofqual, will face Peers’ questions.